dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable

a dependable source of income

a dependable assistant

needs a dependable car for work

dependability

di-ˌpen-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

dependableness noun

dependably

di-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of dependable

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

Recent Examples on the Web

Reynolds was remembered as a friendly and dependable presence in the community. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 June 2026

Like its patrons’ routines, The Silver Skillet is dependable. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

For generations, the annual migration south has been a Canadian ritual as dependable as the first snowfall. — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

In an era when athletes are often measured by their social media following or endorsement portfolio, Isaac quietly became one of Central Florida’s most dependable ambassadors. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

depend + -able

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dependable

• spendable
• amendable
• commendable
• expendable
• extendable
• undependable

Kids Definition

dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable

a dependable car

dependability

-ˌpen-də-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

dependably

-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb